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N5 Japanese Reading Practice
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夕立のあと、ぬれたサンダルを玄関の外でそろえるのはなぜ？
An N5 reading about why people leave wet sandals outside the entryway for a short time after rain.
プリンの袋、前かごに入れる前に向きを直すのはなぜ？
An N5 reading about why people adjust a pudding bag before putting it into a bicycle basket.
洗った桃をすぐ切らずに、少しだけ冷やす人がいるのはなぜ？
An N5 reading about chilling a peach for a short time before cutting and eating it.
ハンディファンをかばんにしまう前、スイッチを見直すのはなぜ？
An N5 reading about checking a handheld fan's switch before putting it away in summer.
スーパーの保冷剤は何個もらう？
An N5 reading about taking ice packs for chilled food at a supermarket.
雨の日、ぬれた折りたたみ傘をすぐ袋にしまわない人がいるのはなぜ？
An N5 reading about why people often wait a moment before putting a wet folding umbrella back into its small case.
ドラッグストアで詰め替え用を買う前、本体の形を見るのはなぜ？
An N5 reading about why shoppers check the bottle shape before picking a refill pack.
スーパーで豆腐を最後にかごへ入れる人がいるのはなぜ？
An N5 reading about why some shoppers pick up tofu at the end so it does not get crushed.
壁のリストとUFOキャッチャー
A short reading about the signs and wording you see around prize machines in a game center.
パン屋でトングを先に取る人が多いのはなぜ？
An N5 reading about why many bakery customers take the tongs before the tray.
雨のあとの自転車、サドルは何でふく？
An N5 reading about what people use to wipe a wet bicycle seat after rain.
スーパーで卵を最後にかごへ入れるのはなぜ？
An N5 reading about why shoppers often put eggs into the basket last.
冷たいペットボトル、そのままかばんに入れる？
An N5 reading about what people do before putting a cold bottle into a bag.
コンビニでコピーする
N5 Japanese reading about Making Copies at a Convenience Store.
トーストが少し焦げた朝
A short morning note about slightly burnt toast, what to say when food gets too dark, and how to adjust the toaster next time.
消しゴムをなくした朝
A short note about not finding an eraser before class, borrowing one from a classmate, and returning it politely.
傘を持つか迷う朝
A short daily-life note about checking the morning forecast and deciding whether to bring a folding umbrella.
アイス棚の「売り切れ」札
A short N5 article about the signs placed on a convenience store ice cream shelf when a popular flavor runs out.
足元の乗車位置番号
A short daily-life note about the white boarding-position numbers on a morning platform and how people line up there.
レジで予約カードを出す
A small reservation card by the manga shelf can be taken to the register. The clerk checks it, writes the name, and gives a pickup note.
商店街のくじ箱
A small lottery box appears in front of a wagashi shop in a shopping arcade. The article follows what the sign says, what people do after paying, and what happens when the result is a win or a loss.
ホームで選ぶ朝の駅弁
A short N5 reading about a station bento shelf seen on a morning platform, with simple travel-life details.
ホーム売店の温めたおにぎり
A short N5 reading about a warm snack bought at a station platform shop.
駅前ガチャの売り切れ札
A short N5 reading about anime-themed gacha machines near a station, with a small scene and simple Japanese.
駅のパン棚の温め時間
A short N5 reading about a station bread shelf and a small morning observation in daily life.
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